An extended martial law in Mindanao will be bad for the country because it places military rule above civilians and scares away tourists and investors, a congressional leader said on Monday. President Duterte declared martial law in Mindanao on May 23 to suppress the terrorist attack on Marawi City, Lanao del Sur by the Maute group. “The [extension of martial law for the]shortest possible time, the better. Under martial law, the military rule is supreme. The Constitution mandates Congress to review the President’s martial law declaration, which is limited to 60 days.

Source: Manila Times July 10, 2017 06:33 UTC